Anthony James Nares (17 December 1942 - 19 February 1996) was a British publisher.
Anthony Nares | |
|---|---|
| Born | Anthony James Nares 17 December 1942 |
| Died | 19 February 1996 Klosters, Switzerland |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Charterhouse School |
| Occupation | publisher |
| Known for | founder, Marketing Week |
| Spouse | Thomasin Gilbey |
| Children | one son |
| Parent | John George Alastair Nares |
| Relatives | Vice-Admiral Sir George Nares (great-grandfather) |
Early life
editAnthony James Nares was born on 17 December 1942,[1][2] the son of John George Alastair Nares.[3] His grandfather was Vice-Admiral John Dodd Nares, and his great-grandfather was Vice-Admiral Sir George Nares.[4]
He was educated at Charterhouse School, and in France, where he became fluent in French and Spanish.[3]
Career
editIn 1978, Nares founded Marketing Week Publications, and launched the magazine Marketing Week, in a partnership with Michael Chamberlain, who became the editor.[1]
In 1982, Centaur Media, run by his friend Graham Sherren, bought Marketing Week, and Nares became Centaur's managing director.[1]
Personal life
editIn 1975, Nares married Thomasin Gilbey, and they had one son together.[1]
On 19 February 1996, he was killed in an avalanche while skiing in Klosters, Switzerland.[1][5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Obituary: Anthony Nares". Independent.co.uk. 24 February 1996. Archived from the original on 7 May 2022.
- ^ "Anthony James NARES - Personal Appointments (free information from Companies House)".
- ^ a b "Alastair Nares 1912".
- ^ "John D Nares 1877".
- ^ Week, Marketing (23 February 1996). "Anthony Nares, managing director, Centaur Comms".
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